Opening Up About Loss

In an emotional interview with Graham Bensinger, Harrison, 59, revealed his daily struggle with the loss of Adam. “I think about Adam every day,” he admitted during their discussion, shedding light on the persistent pain of losing a child.

The renowned pawn broker spoke candidly about Adam’s battle with addiction, recalling, “In his 20s, he had drug problems, and I put him in rehab so many times.” Despite the interventions, Harrison noted a recurring pattern, stating, “Every time, he’d be doing great, and then it would fall back.” Ultimately, Harrison learned that Adam’s death was not attributed to heroin, but rather to a lethal dose of fentanyl.

The Tragic Circumstances

Adam Harrison, who was 39 when he passed away, had reportedly been living at a guest house in Las Vegas following a period of incarceration. According to the coroner’s office in Clark County, his death was ruled an accidental overdose involving fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid.

Harrison lamented the nature of loss, expressing, “There is nothing worse” than losing a child. He reflected on the regrets that accompany such a tragedy, questioning, “Could I have done something different?” The emotional toll has led him to introspect and ponder the efficacy of his past decisions regarding Adam’s care.

Background on Adam Harrison

Although Adam did not participate in “Pawn Stars,” he was involved with the Harrison family business prior to the show’s debut in 2009. His struggles with addiction were well-known within the family and have now become a focal point of Rick’s public narrative.

The Dangers of Fentanyl

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) classifies fentanyl as a Schedule II controlled substance, noting it is approximately 100 times more powerful than morphine. The agency warns that even two milligrams—a minuscule amount—can be fatal, depending on an individual’s body size.